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    Jeweled Thumbprints

    When I moved here from Malta more than 20 years ago, a kind neighbor lady took me under her wing...


    Dad’s Oatmeal Cookies

    Among Mother's old newspaper clippings and recipes scribbled on the back of envelopes, I came across this treasured recipe. It...


    Peppermint Snowball Cookies

    The holidays don't begin around our house until a batch of these cookies is baking in the oven. Their wonderful...


    Almond Cherry Biscotti

    I love baking all kinds of cookies, but since I'm Italian, biscotti is my all-time favorite. I remember nibbling on...


    Chocolate Chip Almond Cookies

    My husband likes the flavor and texture of these cookies. Milk chocolate chips and sliced almonds make them deliciously different....


    Hot Hoagies

    A convenient package of Italian salad dressing mix provides the yummy herb flavor in these broiled sandwiches that Paula Hadley...


    Bat Wing Soup

    This spooky tomato soup gets extra richness from a splash of cream. It's laced with garlic (to keep those vampires...


    Zippy Vegetarian Chili

    Hominy and garbanzo beans are interesting additions to this zippy chili recipe that uses canned goods from the cupboard. I...

    Orange Whipped Dessert

    It takes mere minutes to blend together this cool, silky-smooth treat. Yogurt adds tang to this light orange-flavored dessert. It's...


    Apple Delight

    I finish off many of my meals with this dessert, a tart and tongue-tingling dessert that's a breeze to cook...


    Praline Grahams

    Someone brought these crunchy, nutty treats to a meeting I attended, and I wouldn't leave without the recipe. They're super...


    Slow-Cooker Southwestern Chicken

    Prepared salsa and convenient canned corn and beans add fun color, texture and flavor to this chicken dish. I usually...


    Dinner in a Bag

    I get a head start on this family-pleasing dinner by assembling ready-to-grab pantry kits. I measure dry macaroni and the...


    Maple-Bacon Oven Pancake

    "For years, my mother has served tasty baked pancake for dinner," says Kari Caven of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. "But it's...


    Spiced Hot Fruit

    Irene Howard of Shanandoah, Iowa shares her recipe for a crowd-pleasing compote that takes advantage of convenient canned fruit. Its...


    Pumpkin Soup

    While it looks elegant and is an appealing addition to a holiday meal, this creamy soup is so simple to...


    Mexican Stir-Fry

    A tasty blend of peppers makes this skillet meal popular at Becky Taaffe's home in San Jose, California. "Not only...

    Turkey Bow Tie Skillet

    "I came up with this satisfying stovetop dish after modifying a recipe printed on a ground turkey package," notes Ruth...


    Green Beans with Almonds

    A touch of lemon juice gives a fresh taste to this simple side dish from Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington....


    Acorn Squash Slices

    Roasted acorn squash slices are a favorite with my family. This recipe has a sweet maple flavor from syrup and...


    Honey-Glazed Carrots

    My mother used sugar in this recipe, but a local man who keeps bees on our farm shares honey with...


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    Baked Fish

    This baked fish recipe is the opposite of fussy. Use fresh or frozen fillets for a quick and simple dish...


    Calico Soup Mix

    Loaded with beans of all shapes and sizes, this colorful combination cooks up into a satisfying soup that;ll stand by...

    Sweet Potato Puffs

    EVEN children love this treat, though sweet potatoes may not be their favorite vegetable. The marshmallow surprise inside delights them.


    Apple Walnut Squares

    I MAKE "apple everything" in fall when the new crop is in, and I was happy to add this delicious...


    Cabbage Salad

    Bookmark this easy cabbage salad recipe, and you'll have a go-to side dish for almost any meal. Taco night? Yep....


    Swiss Potato Kugel

    I've enjoyed cooking and baking ever since I was small. I'd rather read a cookbook than a best-selling novel. I...


    Macaroon Apple Pie

    I found this recipe in a rural newspaper years ago. It's become one of my favorite recipes. I like to...


    Meat Loaf Stuffed Zucchini

    I CAME UP WITH this recipe after being challenged to find different ways to cook this plentiful summer vegetable.
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